China's Changan Automobile plans to enter 10 markets across Europe this year with local EV models, becoming the latest to tap the home of heavyweights such as Volkswagen and Stellantis, reports Reuters.

The group showcased its electric SUV Deepal S07, its first model for the European market, which starts at EUR45,000 (US48,775), at an event in Mainz, Germany.

Changan said it will launch the SUV Deepal S07 from April in Norway, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, and then in Britain in June and other markets later in the year.

A Deepal S05 model will also launch later this year followed by the Changan E07 by early 2026, the carmaker said, adding that it also plans to sell hybrid cars in Europe from 2026.

Changan also plans to build a sales and services network across Europe, with more than 1,000 dealerships, but did not give a time frame.